Allscripts ransomware attack; the implications for providers and patients. Allscripts stated position on the successful ransomware attack it experienced on January 19th “We are investigating a ransomware incident that has impacted a limited number of our applications....

3. Disasters, Natural or Human Made, Reviewing Your Contingency Plans Review your disaster recovery plan Revisit analysis for how most critical data is identified Address incident response This significant series will be followed up by a Lunch and Learn webinar...

2. Business Associates, Vendor Contracts & compliance with HIPAA Have you assessed your vendor or contractor’s HIPAA security? The regulations require you to do due diligence on your business associates. Have you checked out their HIPAA compliance? Changes...

1. Review your security and privacy risk management plan, and revisiting your remediation plan Evaluate how well your firm did last year; Did you have any breaches or near breaches? Have you updated your HIPAA policies & procedures to reflect any needed...